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Brisingr

Brisingr. Christopher Paolini. Born November 17, 1983 Best known as the author of the Inheritance Cycle Was home schooled by his parents Wrote his first book at the age of 15. Eragon. Protagonist The first in a new generation of dragon riders Chosen by Saphira Trained by Brom and Oramis.

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Brisingr

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  1. Brisingr

  2. Christopher Paolini • Born November 17, 1983 • Best known as the author of the Inheritance Cycle • Was home schooled by his parents • Wrote his first book at the age of 15

  3. Eragon • Protagonist • The first in a new generation of dragon riders • Chosen by Saphira • Trained by Brom and Oramis

  4. Murtagh • Antagonist • Son of Morzan and the half-brother of Eragon • Forced to swear loyalty to Galbatorix

  5. Favorite Character • Eragon • The hero of the story • Main character • People look up to him and depend on him to save the empire.

  6. Least Favorite Character • Galbatorix • Evil • Dictator • Selfish • Has killed many innocent people.

  7. Exposition • Eragon is chosen by a Dragon which he names Saphira. • They met Brom a former rider and he helps train them. • They join the Varden and hope to stop the evil Galbatorix.

  8. Rising Action • Eragon, Saphira, and Roran Travel to Helgrind to rescue Katrina. • Murtagh and his dragon attack the Varden just before Roran’s and Katrina’s wedding. • Eragon and Saphria return to Ellesméra to train. • Eragon finds out that Brom is his father. • Galbatorix’s source of power is the heart of hearts. • Seige of Feinster.

  9. Climax • Eragon and Saphira are in Feinster fighting the new shade. • Eragon sees a vision that Murtagh and Oromis fight and Oromis dies. • Learn of the heart of hearts.

  10. Falling Action • Eragon and Saphira barely escape with their lives. • Author ended the book after that to create anticipation for the fourth book.

  11. Resolution • No resolution. • Paolini created a cliffhanger.

  12. Setting • Alegasia • During a struggle for power of which Surda tries to overthrow the Empire.

  13. Theme Redemption

  14. Book Rating • I give this book a 7. I had a hard time getting into this book. The book had me wondering if the story was going anywhere.

  15. Social Issue The importance of heroes to society.

  16. Why are heroes important? • They bring out the best of people. (Dean, 2008) • Inspire us to live better lives. (Dean, 2008) • Can purify our thoughts and deeds. (Dean, 2008) • Highlight what is important in the world. (Dean, 2008)

  17. What are the traits of a hero? • Admired for their achievements and noble qualities. • Courage • Self-sacrificing • Determination • Dedication • Compassion

  18. Heroes effect on children Positives • They gain understanding of good and bad. (Jeter, 2007) • Can influence traits like courage, confidence, and teamwork. (Jeter, 2007) • Role models (Jeter, 2007) Negatives • Violence (Jeter, 2007) • Can create a stereotype (Jeter, 2007) • Standards are maybe too difficult to live up to. (Jeter, 2007) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRCteeZTrjE

  19. The effects to society • Inspire (Dean, 2008) • Provide role models (Dean, 2008) • We want to aspire to be someoneshero (Dean, 2008) • Highlight important things in the world (Dean, 2008)

  20. Heroes of History • Mother Teresa- cared for the sick and fed the hungry. • Martin Luther King Jr.- African-American civil rights movement. • Gandhi-promoted world peace • Abraham Lincoln- Emancipation Proclamation

  21. Modern Day Heroes • Emergency Medical Technicians • Firemen • Police officers • Soldiers • Doctors

  22. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZIApwWq1AU

  23. Bibliography • Dean, Duke. "Heroes In Society." (2008). Web. • Jeter, Derrick G. "The Importance of Heroes." (2007): 1-1. Web. • "YouTube - 9/11 God Bless the USA." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 12 Feb. 2010. • "YouTube - Hercules - Zero to Hero (English)." YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Web. 12 Feb. 2010.

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